Top Ten Passerine Birds
Any birds that are in the order Passeriformes can be added to this list.The Top Ten
1 House Sparrow
2 Cowbird
3 Raven
4 Blue Jay
The Blue Jay (Latin name 'Cyanocitta Cristata') is a passerine bird in the Corvidae family . It's also known as a 'Jaybird' and it's name comes from it's noisy nature . It is native to North America and is in most of eastern and central US although some go to to other countries . Breeding populations can be found in southern Canada and resident populations can be found in Newfoundland as well as the US . The Blue Jay measures 22-30cm from it's bill to it's tail and weights 70-100g . It's wingspan is 34-43cm . They have a crest on their heads, a crown of feathers that can be raised and lowered according to the bird's mood . When excited or aggressive, the crest will be fully raised . When frightened, ...read more.
The Blue Jay (Latin name 'Cyanocitta Cristata') is a passerine bird in the Corvidae family . It's also known as a 'Jaybird' and it's name comes from it's noisy nature . It is native to North America and is in most of eastern and central US although some go to to other countries . Breeding populations can be found in southern Canada and resident populations can be found in Newfoundland as well as the US . The Blue Jay measures 22-30cm from it's bill to it's tail and weights 70-100g . It's wingspan is 34-43cm . They have a crest on their heads, a crown of feathers that can be raised and lowered according to the bird's mood . When excited or aggressive, the crest will be fully raised . When frightened, ...read more. I just adore this bird! I always see them in my backyard and they are such smart and silly birds! They have beautiful blue feathers and are very pretty during the winter time and are soo poofy too!
5 Shrike
6 Cuckoo-finch
7 Cardinal
8 Chickadee
9 Sharp-tailed Sparrow
10 Starling
The Contenders
11 Crow
12 American Goldfinch
13 Warbler
14 Magpie
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